Condux Gulfstream 35, Product Manual

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Maintenance
Compressor Oil
It is important that the compressor oil be of a
recommended type, and inspected and replaced as
stated in this manual.
The combination of a coalescer element loaded with
dirt and oxidized oil products together with increased
air velocity as a result of this clogged condition may
produce a critical point while the machine is in
operation where ignition can take place and could
cause a fire in the separator tank.
The following are general characteristics for a
rotary screw lubricant. Due to the impossibility of
establishing limits on all physical and chemical
properties of lubricants which can affect their
performance in the compressor over a broad range
of environmental influences, the responsibility for
recommending and consistently furnishing a
suitable heavy duty lubricant must rest with the
individual supplier if they choose not to use the
recommended ShieldWorks rotary screw lubricant.
The lubricant supplier’s recommendation must,
therefore, be based upon not only the following
general characteristics, but also upon his or her own
knowledge of the suitability of the recommended
lubricant in helical screw type air compressors
operating in the particular environment involved.
The Lifetime Warranty is initiated with the factory
fill of the machine with ShieldWorks lubricant. To
maintain lifetime warranty status on the airend, the
lifetime warranty registration must be completed and
required maintenance schedules must be followed.
Recommended Compressor Lubricant:
ShieldWorks
1. Specifications
1. Flash point 496°F minimum.
2. Pour point -40°F.
3. Contains rust and corrosion inhibitors.
4. Contains foam suppressors.
5. Contains oxidation stabilizer.
Due to environmental factors, the useful life of all
“extended life” lubricants may be shorter than quoted
by the lubricant supplier. Condux International, Inc.
encourages the user to closely monitor the lubricant
condition and to participate in an oil analysis program
with the supplier.
No lubricant, however good and/or expensive, can
replace proper maintenance and attention. Select and
use it wisely.
Air / Oil Coalescer
This is a single piece unit that requires replacement
when it fails to remove the oil from the discharge air.
To replace element, P/N 02291790, proceed as follows:
1. Shutdown compressor and wait for complete
blow down (zero pressure).
2. Turn element counterclockwise for removal.
3. Install new rubber seal in head and supply a
film of fluid directly on the seal.
4. Rotate element clockwise by hand until
element contact seal (as viewed from top).
5. Rotate element at edge of can one more turn
clockwise with band wrench.
6. Run system and check for leaks.
DexTron 3 or equivalent may be used, but not
DexTron 6. AW32 Hydraulic Oil can be used to
“top off” the system in critical situations.